Heater Inlet Hose Replacement LY7

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
3. Remove the cowl panel retaining bolts.
4. Remove the cowl panel.
5. Using J 38185 slide the clamp away from the base of the heater inlet hose.
6. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater core.



7. Using J 38185 disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose from the thermostat assembly fitting.
8. Remove heater inlet hose from the engine cooling thermostat assembly.
9. Remove the heater inlet hose.

1. Install the heater inlet hose assembly into the vehicle.
2. Install the heater inlet hose to the engine cooling thermostat assembly.
3. Using J 38185 slide the clamp back into the original position on the hose.



4. Install the inlet heater hose to the heater core.
5. Using J 38185 slide the clamp back into the original position on the hose.
6. Install the cowl panel.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Install the cowl panel retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (13 lb ft).

8. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Heater Inlet Hose Replacement LH2

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
4. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
5. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater pipe assembly.
6. Remove the heater inlet hose (2).

1. Install the heater inlet hose (2).
2. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and connect the heater inlet hose (2) to the heater pipe assembly.
3. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and connect the heater inlet hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
4. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.